Joel Embiid achieves franchise first in Sixers' win over Hornets

Joel Embiid achieves franchise first in Sixers' win over Hornets

Joel Embiid’s start to the 2018-19 NBA season has been nothing short of spectacular. His red-hot start continued during the Philadelphia 76ers’ 105-103 win over Charlotte Hornets, as the 24-year-old racked up his sixth-straight double-double to start the year.

Not only that, but the 27-point, 14 rebound performance also meant that his string of games with 20-plus points was extended to six. With the huge game, Sixers Stats revealed that Embiid became the first player in franchise history to score 20-plus points and record 10 or more rebounds in six straight games to start a season.

.@sixers@JoelEmbiid up to 25 points and 10 rebounds tonight. He is the first 76er EVER, per @EliasSports to post at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in six consecutive games to begin an @NBA season.

It was unknown if Embiid would even play in this game after spraining his ankle in practice. Fortunately, he not only played but put together an efficient and well-rounded performance as well.

The Sixers star posted a final stat line of 27 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 37 minutes. He also shot 10-22 from the field, making this the fourth game this season in which he’s shot 45 percent or better.